Description
Taco Bell Beefy Melt Burrito inspired at home, this easy, cheesy, bold burrito features seasoned beef, fluffy white rice, and a double layer of melty cheddar and mozzarella wrapped in a warm tortilla. Quick to assemble, halal friendly, and perfect for weeknights or meal prep. A silky nacho cheese drizzle elevates flavor, delivering fast food vibes with homemade comfort and crowd pleasing cheesiness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (halal)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning (halal-friendly)
- ¾ cup water
- 1½ cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup nacho cheese sauce (halal-friendly)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Optional: sour cream or jalapeños
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Drain excess fat if needed, then stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
- Warm the cooked rice in a small saucepan or microwave.
- Heat tortillas until soft and pliable.
- Spoon seasoned beef down the center of each tortilla.
- Add a layer of rice, followed by shredded cheeses and a drizzle of nacho cheese sauce.
- Add optional toppings if using.
- Fold in the sides and roll tightly into burritos. Serve warm.
Notes
- Drain excess fat after browning the beef to keep burritos from soggy filling.
- For halal, ensure all ingredients are halal certified.
- Warm tortillas before filling for easier rolling.
- Prep rice ahead for faster assembly.
- Customize heat with jalapeños or hot sauce as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Assembled, rolled burritos; stovetop cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 810
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1000 mg
- Fat: 46 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 78 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
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